Osteoporosis
Paracetamol: long-term risks may be underestimated says new review
The long-term health risks that could be associated with the commonly-taken painkiller paracetamol need to be reassessed, says a group led by Prof Philip Conaghan of the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine. Continue reading
Sleep problems may affect bone health says review of the evidence
Sleep problems may negatively influence the health of our bones, experts highlight in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition where the walls of the throat relax and narrow during sleep, interrupting normal breathing. Continue reading
Jumping exercises may help people at risk of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis
Women who have been through menopause and who are at risk of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis could benefit from a programme of high-impact jumping exercises, says research published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
Experts assessed 80 postmenopausal women aged 50–65 years who experienced knee pain on most days of the month. Continue reading
Weight loss and weight gain both increase risk of fracture
Both weight gain and weight loss in older women are associated with increased incidence of fracture, says research published in the British Medical Journal, challenging the view that weight gain protects against fractures.
Experts looked at body weight changes in 120,000 healthy post-menopausal women (aged 50–79 years) and the incidence of fracture over 11 years. Continue reading
Potassium salts improve bone health and limit osteoporosis risk
The potassium salts (bicarbonate and citrate) play an important part in improving bone health, says research published in Osteoporosis International, and the good news is that they are plentiful in fruit and vegetables. Continue reading
